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Amon Amarth

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Stockholm, Sweden (1992 – present)

Deeply rooted in melodic death metal with lyrics centred around Viking history and Norse mythology, Amon Amarth (formerly known as Scum) formed in 1992 in Tumba, Sweden, a southern suburb of Stockholm. They began writing material with lots of melodies, harmonies and lyrics about Vikings and the norse Pantheon. In summer 1993 they entered Lagret Studio to record the Thor Arise demo, which would later on appear on the bonus disc of the album Versus the World. The band continued rehearsing and writing stronger material and again entered the studio. The result was the second demo, The Arrival of the Fimbul Winter. This time the band was much more satisfied with the sound and songs and launched it to an unsuspecting underground. The response was overwhelming, quickly selling out of the first pressing and secured them a one off deal with Singapore’s Pulverised Records.

This time they decided to use Abyss Studio, owned by Peter Tägtgren of Hypocrisy, and during five days in November 1995 the MCD Sorrow Throughout the Nine Worlds was recorded. The five track recording contained three new songs plus two re-recorded tracks from the band’s second demo. The MCD was released in April 1996 and continued the band’s build to world dominance. June 1996 saw the exiting of drummer Nico who was quickly replaced with Martin Lopez. During this time labels began to show interest and after much consideration the band chose to sign with Metal Blade.

With Oden on Our Side
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Versus the World
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Fate of Norns
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Top Tracks

1	Twilight Of The Thunder God	4,789
2	Free Will Sacrifice	4,250
3	Guardians of Asgaard	4,249
4	Varyags of Miklagaard	3,818
5	Tattered Banners and Bloody Flags	3,688
6	Live for the Kill	3,342
7	The Hero	3,341
8	Where Is Your God?	3,133
9	Embrace of the Endless Ocean	2,962
10	No Fear for the Setting Sun	2,887
11	Death in Fire	2,460
12	Runes to My Memory	2,292
13	Cry of the Black Birds	2,043
14	Asator	1,939
15	Valhall Awaits Me	1,818

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EatWasabi wrote:
6 hours ago

Just saw them last night in Seattle. Fucking amazing show.

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BigSimo wrote:
11 hours ago

Twilight of the Thunder God and With Oden on Our Side are a step in the right direction for Amon Amarth. Their unique melodies make me cream, URGH!

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Dave_1990_ wrote:
yesterday evening

might get alot of hate here but i don't think Twilight of the thunder god is "THE" best album but defo one of them

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Shafter92 wrote:
yesterday evening

New album is great.

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MiasmaRising wrote:
yesterday evening

Guardians of Asgaard owns my soul. Best solo ever.

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DeusMaior wrote:
yesterday afternoon

Add the new album to the album list!

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Delano999 wrote:
yesterday afternoon

The new album is their best! They keep releasing better and better albums! After With Odin On Our Side I started to worry a bit, would they create something more awesome? And yeah, fuck they did it again! \m/

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Ayu-girly wrote:
yesterday afternoon

Hello!!! You are sooooooooooo sweet *kiss* ~♥~

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bruschko wrote:
yesterday morning

very good new album. they continued their high level.

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hippiedrow wrote:
yesterday morning

New album is good, just as enjoyable as With Oden On Our Side.

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srm90 wrote:
Sunday morning

Twilight of the Thunder God is just too damn amazing. How do they do it?

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pentecost7 wrote:
Saturday evening

Took me 3 or 4 listens to fully appreciate this album. A big ask to compete with "Oden", but it's up there with it. Dont think it surpassed it though. Still awesome..

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Iowa656 wrote:
Saturday evening

i'll see them naked next year in a gay porno.

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Kreschtaker wrote:
Saturday afternoon

i'll see them next year at wacken open air :))

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Secretphase wrote:
Saturday afternoon

http://www.last.fm/group/Metalheads+United

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DocSchnuggles wrote:
Saturday afternoon

great album and best titel is the first one !!! twilight of the Thunder god fucking kicksass!

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lokiismyhomie wrote:
Saturday afternoon

Who gives a crap what genre people tag them as? Tags are a total joke on last.fm anyway.

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monkey03 wrote:
Saturday afternoon

i'm not really into death metal (i'm heavy 'til death) But these guys really got me, they're really good. I recall banging yesterday crazy while listening to TWILIGHT OF THE THUNDER GOD!

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beyaban79 wrote:
Saturday afternoon

Awesome album

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Kevmaster wrote:
Saturday morning

go whine elsewhere.

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